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2019 Vaucluse, NSW

The house sits quietly away from the street, opposite South Head Cemetery in Vaucluse. From the living room, the ocean can be glimpsed over rooftops and through pine trees.

The project is comprised of small internal interventions, with the clients wishing to refresh their aging but comfortable home; to help keep up with the demands of a busy young family of five.

A new light filled kitchen connects seamlessly into an external terrace whilst living and bedroom joinery provides much needed storage. A old bathroom enjoys a second lease on life. In the main bedroom, a walk in robe and study desk maximise space and light. The clear design motif flows through the various spaces; utilising a combination of solid and veneer Blackbutt timber, brass, and shades of white and grey.

Project Team

Sam Crawford, Anna Paton, Jarad Grice

Builder

Horizon

Consultants

Structural Engineer – Cantilever Consulting Engineers
Quantity Surveyor – QS Plus
Hydraulic – ITM Design
Joinery – Interex Custom Joinery

Photography

Simon Whitbread

Council

Woollahra

Sam Crawford Architects
New South Wales
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About the
Professional

Established in 1999, Sam Crawford Architects (SCA) is a design driven architectural practice based in Sydney, Australia. Over the last 20 years, we have established a well-earned reputation for design excellence in residential, cultural and public projects. In addition to our expertise in these areas, we’re also commencing our work in the education sector with both private and public clients.

Our work has been widely published, nationally and internationally and has been recognised in numerous local, state and national awards from the Australian Institute of Architects, Australian Timber Design Awards, Local Government Heritage, Conservation and Urban Design as well as numerous industry awards & commendations.

People

Our team is led by Practice Principal and Design Director, Sam Crawford. Alongside the recognition for his built work Sam is highly regarded within the architectural profession. He has led humanitarian architectural projects, conducted gallery based and built research projects, been invited to serve as head-juror for the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Awards, and was a joint creative-director of the 2014 Australian Institute of Architects National Conference. Sam is co-chair of the Australian Institute of Architects’ Medium Practice Forum, and a member of the Government Architect NSW State Design Review Panel.

With a practice of our size, clients can be assured that Sam is intimately involved in each project. We work in an open-plan studio environment in collaborative teams to ensure the smooth delivery of projects across all scales. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals, graduates and students. This mix of team members ensures that each project benefits from the close attention of a dedicated project architect with a support team to efficiently deliver the project. We also have an experienced and dedicated documentation and detailing expert who brings extensive experience of construction detailing to each project.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.